> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://todayfixtech.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Microsoft Store account settings and where to find them - URL: https://todayfixtech.com/microsoft-store-account-settings/ - Published: 2026-11-06T13:37:34.000Z - Updated: 2026-11-06T13:37:34.000Z - Author: Md Sojib Mia - Tags: Microsoft, Troubleshooting Microsoft Store account settings are where [you check which Microsoft](https://todayfixtech.com/microsoft-365-for-beginners/) account the Store uses for sign-in, purchases, and app downloads. If you just opened Microsoft Store and need to switch accounts, the usual place to start is the profile icon in the top-right corner. If the Store shows the wrong account or no obvious settings menu, the menu label can vary by version, so you may need to look for \`Sign in\`, \`Switch account\`, \`App settings\`, or a three-dot menu instead. ## What Microsoft Store account settings usually control [Microsoft Store account settings usually affect](https://todayfixtech.com/fix-microsoft-365-login-issues/) the account signed into the Store app, the identity used for buying apps or subscriptions, and the library tied to that account. Depending on your current Windows and Store version, you may also see options related to payment methods, gift cards, purchase history, and family or child account controls. Windows sign-in and Store sign-in can be the same account, but they do not have to be. If your PC is signed in with a work, school, or family account, that account can affect what the Store shows and what you can install or buy. ## How to open the account settings in Microsoft Store 1. Open Microsoft Store. 2. Look in the top-right corner for your profile picture, initials, or account icon. 3. Open the account menu. 4. Choose the account or settings option from that menu. The exact label can vary by Store version. On some PCs you may see your name, an email address, `Sign in`, `Switch account`, or `App settings` instead of one fixed menu name. If you do not see a profile icon, check for a three-dot menu, a profile menu near the search box, or a settings page inside the Store app. If the Store still gives you no obvious account menu, your version may use a different layout, [so check Microsoft’s current](https://todayfixtech.com/microsoft-365-updates-features/) help pages for the Store app on your build. ![A laptop screen shows the Microsoft Store profile menu opened in the top-right corner.](https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?q=Microsoft%20Store%20profile%20menu%20on%20laptop&w=624&h=352&c=7) ## What to change once you’re inside Once you reach the account area, the most common tasks are: - Sign in with a Microsoft account if you are currently browsing the Store anonymously. - Switch to a different Microsoft account if purchases or downloads should use another one. - Review payment methods if a purchase is failing or using the wrong card. - Check purchase history or subscriptions so you know which account owns an app or service. - Confirm family or child settings if the account is managed by a family group. For purchases and app installs, check the account shown before you click install or buy. That is the account that usually gets the license, receipt, or subscription record. If a family setting is limiting downloads, the family organizer or parent account may need to approve the action in the Microsoft family controls that apply to that account. ## If the Store shows the wrong account Start with the account that Windows itself is using. If you are signed into Windows with a work or school account, the Store may pick that up or offer it first. 1. Check the account name in Windows settings or in the Start menu profile area. 2. Open Microsoft Store and sign out of the Store account if the wrong one is showing. 3. Sign back in with the Microsoft account you want to use. 4. If a work or school account keeps taking over, remove or separate it only if that fits your organization’s rules and you know you do not need it for apps or licensing. Do not remove a work or school account unless you know it is not needed for device management, licensing, or company apps. On managed PCs, that account can control more than the Store. If the Store still shows the wrong account after you sign out and back in, the issue may be tied to your Windows profile, cached sign-in data, or a managed device policy. In that case, confirm the current Windows version and check Microsoft’s current support pages for the Store UI on that build. ## How to confirm the change worked After you sign in again, check the top-right corner of Microsoft Store. You should see the correct profile name or email address there. Then open your library, purchase history, or subscriptions area. If the switch worked, the apps, subscriptions, or purchase history associated with that account should be the ones you can see. If you expected a family or shared app, confirm that the account has access rights before you try to install it. ## When the menu looks different on your PC Microsoft updates the Store interface, so the account menu may move or change names. On some versions, the profile icon is easy to find; on others, the account options may sit inside a settings or library menu. If your PC does not match the steps above, check Microsoft’s current help pages for the Store app on your version of Windows. That is the safest way to confirm the current menu location, because the layout can change. ## Conclusion When the change worked, Microsoft Store shows the account you want in the top-right corner, and the library, purchases, or subscriptions you expect are tied to that same account. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Can I use one account for Windows and another for Microsoft Store? Yes, in many cases you can. Windows sign-in and Store sign-in can be different, but a managed device or family setting may limit that choice. ### Why do I not see a settings menu in Microsoft Store? The menu may be labeled differently in your version, or the Store may place account options under your profile icon, a three-dot menu, or another app menu.